CVE-2021-34631

NewsPlugin <= 1.0.18 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The NewsPlugin WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery via the handle_save_style function found in the ~/news-plugin.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 1.0.18.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Uninstall the plugin from WordPress site.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: NewsPlugin NewsPlugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-34631 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34631?
CVE-2021-34631 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-34631?
To fix CVE-2021-34631: Uninstall the plugin from WordPress site.
Is CVE-2021-34631 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-34631 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-34631?
CVE-2021-34631 affects NewsPlugin NewsPlugin.
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